Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for managing type 2 diabetes. While it is generally well tolerated and effective, long-term use can reduce vitamin B12 levels in some people.
Medication
Myths and facts about starting insulin
There is probably no other disease than diabetes where people are happy to give other people unsolicited advice and information. Starting insulin, in particular, seems to carry with it many myths that you may have heard from some of these well-meaning folks.
Foods to eat and foods to avoid while taking GLP-1 medications
If you are taking GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes or weight management, knowing the foods to eat and avoid can help you get the most benefit from your treatment.
Generic semaglutide in Canada: What people with type 2 diabetes need to know
If you have been hearing about Ozempic® (semaglutide) becoming available as a generic medication, you may be wondering what it means for your diabetes care. Generic semaglutide is now available in Canada, offering people living with type 2 diabetes another treatment option. Like brand-name Ozempic®, generic semaglutide should be used alongside healthy eating and physical [...]
Birth control and diabetes
Managing diabetes doesn’t just affect your day-to-day blood sugar—it also plays an important role in your reproductive health.
Recommended vaccines for people with diabetes
Vaccines are an important way for everyone to stay healthy. They decrease the risk of getting sick, and if you do get sick the illness will be less severe. Vaccines are especially important for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
